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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 113.22, 156.06 and 88.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 113.22, 156.06 and 88.60 is: 122.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    113.22 : 156.06 = 88.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    113.22/156.06 = 88.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    113.22x = 156.06 × 88.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    113.22x = 13,826.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,826.92/113.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.12

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